Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing gaslighting. These prompts help you explore your experience with gaslighting more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Gaslighting
Start by building awareness of how gaslighting shows up for you:
- When did I first notice gaslighting in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my gaslighting?
- How does gaslighting feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my gaslighting tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Gaslighting
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to gaslighting:
- What am I most afraid of about my gaslighting?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing gaslighting?
- What has gaslighting taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from gaslighting look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Gaslighting
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my gaslighting the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing gaslighting?
- What would my life look like with gaslighting less present?